Funding Years: 2026-2028 Wildfires are extreme events that threaten air quality and public health, and their risks are expected to increase under climate change. Prescribed fires are intentionally planned, low-intensity burns used to reduce wildfire risks, but they also produce

Funding Years: 2026-2028 The Waste-to-Value Economy (WAVE) team aims to translate research into practical solutions that transform waste into useful products and new economic opportunities. The project focuses on reducing environmental and economic liabilities while strengthening regional circular economy capacity

Funding Years: 2026-2028 OFFRAMP-AI will develop and evaluate strategies to reduce (“off-ramp”) the sustainability burdens and infrastructure risks created by hyperscale AI data centers, with particular focus on power grid resilience, climate sustainability, and environmental justice. The team will study